Blood Donation Opportunities
August 1-15, 2014
Media contact: Alicia Anger (205)994-7723 @RedCrossACGC redcrossblood.org
The American Red Cross calls on eligible donors with all blood types to help maintain a sufficient blood supply this summer
The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage.
During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed to meet the needs of patients. Vacations and summer activities are among the reasons regular donors may not find the time to give. But, patients don’t get a vacation from needing blood – the need is constant.
As a national network, the Red Cross has a unique responsibility to help ensure blood is available for patients whenever and wherever it is needed. By donating blood or platelets through the Red Cross, donors may be helping patients in their community or patients across the nation.
Red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just five days, so they must constantly be replenished.
To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Autauga
Prattville 8/13/2014: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Autauga County Employees, 135 North Court Street
Baldwin
Daphne 8/13/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: City of Daphne, 1705 Main Street Gulf Shores 8/12/2014: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: The Hangout, 101 E Beach Blvd Robertsdale 8/3/2014: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM: St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 23035 Highway 59 South
Calhoun
Oxford 8/7/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Quintard Mall Routine Mobile Operation Site # 2, 700 Quintard Avenue 8/11/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: ERA King, 1580 Hillyer Robinson Industrial Pkwy S 8/14/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Quintard Mall Routine Mobile Operation Site # 2, 700 Quintard Avenue 8/16/2014: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: USAgencies, 601 Snow Street
Cherokee
Centre 8/5/2014: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Recreation Outreach Center Centre, 300 East Chestnut Bypass 8/8/2014: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Walmart Supercenter Centre, 1950 W. Main Street
Clarke
Grove Hill 8/7/2014: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Alabama Department of Transportation, 129 Grove Hill Ave. East Thomasville 8/5/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Thomasville United Methodist Church, 120 Old Highway 5 North
Coffee
Enterprise 8/6/2014: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Medical Center Enterprise, 400 North Edwards Street
Conecuh
Evergreen 8/7/2014: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Evergreen Medical Center, 101 Crestview Avenue
Covington
Andalusia 8/11/2014: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, 2027 E. Three Notch Street Florala 8/1/2014: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Florala Health & Rehabilitation, 23621 Goldenrod Ave.
Cullman
Cullman 8/8/2014: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Walmart Supercenter, 626 Olive St
Dallas
Selma 8/13/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Northside Baptist Church, 2950 Citizens Parkway Highway 22
Elmore
Millbrook 8/2/2014: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Lake Elam Missionary Baptist, 3268 William Ashley Drive Wetumpka 8/7/2014: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM: First Baptist Church Wetumpka, 205 West Bridge Street
Escambia
Brewton 8/8/2014: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: New Beginnings Worship Center, 717 Nicholas Ave.
Etowah
Gadsden 8/6/2014: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: First United Methodist Church Gadsden, 115 S. 5th Street 8/10/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Southside Baptist Church - Etowah, 3975 Hwy 77 South 8/14/2014: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Etowah County Routine Mobile Chapter Building, 405 South First St.
Houston
Ashford 8/12/2014: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Alabama Power - Ashford, 518 N Broadway Street Dothan 8/11/2014: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM: St. Columba Catholic Church, 2700 West Main Street
Jackson
Scottsboro 8/1/2014: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Walmart Supercenter, 24833 John T. Reid Pkwy
Jefferson
Birmingham 8/3/2014: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Bluff Park United Methodist, 733 Valley Street 8/15/2014: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Greater Birmingham Humane Society3, 300 Snow Drive
Lauderdale
Florence 8/1/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Woodlawn Church of Christ - Florence, 101 Co Rd 323 8/4/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Florence - Lauderdale Public Library, 350 North Wood Avenue 8/6/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Highland Baptist Church, 219 Simpson Street 8/8/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Woodmont Baptist Church, Woodmont Baptist Church 2001 Darby Drive 8/14/2014: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM: First United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church 415 N. Seminary Street Lexington 8/12/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Lexington High School, Lexington High School 101 School Street
Lawrence
Hillsboro 8/4/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Baptist Church 3461 County Road 170
Lee
Opelika 8/6/2014: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: American Red Cross, 206 26th Street
Limestone
Ardmore 8/3/2014: 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Mable Hill Baptist Church, 3770 Ready Section Road
Madison
Huntsville 8/1/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Bruster's Ice Cream - Huntsville, 2100 Cecil Ashburn Drive 8/7/2014: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: University Center, 301 Sparkman Drive 8/12/2014: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: AMTEC Corporation, 500 Wynn Drive, Suite 314 8/12/2014: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Raytheon - Jan Davis Drive, 401 Jan Davis Drive 8/13/2014: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Twickenham Church of Christ, 7500 Whitesburg Drive Madison 8/10/2014: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road
Mobile
Mobile 8/14/2014: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Bebo's Mobile, Bel Air Mall Target Wing 3150 Bel Air Mall 8/15/2014: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Bebo's Mobile, Bel Air Mall Target Wing 3150 Bel Air Mall
Monroe
Monroeville 8/8/2014: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Cadence Bank, 780 South Alabama Avenue
Montgomery
Montgomery 8/15/2014: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Sam's Club - Montgomery, 1087 East Blvd
Morgan
Falkville 8/7/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Summerford Nursing Home, 4087 Hwy. 31 SW
Pike
Troy 8/6/2014: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Park Memorial United Methodist Church, 750 Elba Highway
Russell
Phenix City 8/10/2014: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1 Nuckols Road
Saint Clair
Pell City 8/15/2014: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: BB&T Pell city, 2203 First Ave. North
Shelby
Columbiana 8/1/2014: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: First Baptist Church of Columbiana, First Baptist Church of Columbiana 208 North Main Street 8/2/2014: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: First Baptist Church of Columbiana, First Baptist Church of Columbiana 208 North Main Street 8/6/2014: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Shelby County Board of Education, 410 East College Street
Talladega
Talladega 8/6/2014: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Coosa Valley Electric, 69220 Hwy 77
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa 8/12/2014: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM: University Mall, 1701 McFarland Boulevard East #100
Walker
Jasper 8/9/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Jasper Mall, 300 Hwy 78 East
Washington
Chatom 8/5/2014: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Washington County Health Department, 14900 Saint Stephens Avenue
Wilcox
Pine Hill 8/6/2014: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: City Hall, 50 Dunn Street
Winston
Haleyville 8/7/2014: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: City of Haleyville, 911 21st Street
How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross
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